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McDonough County Board met April 20

McDonough County Board met April 20

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the McDonough County Board was held at 7:00 p.m. at the McDonough County Courthouse Courtroom 201. Roll call resulted in 20 present, and 1 absent. Board Member Larry Aurelio was absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout gave the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the minutes of March 16, 2022. Motion carried on a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of March, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in January, 2022 was received and filed. County Sales Tax, Public Safety tax, and Transportation Tax were all down from the previous month.

EXHIBIT 4

The report of Balances and Investments from County Treasurer Graves for the month of March, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Wilson for the month of March, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of March, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7

The Transfer of Appropriations of Monies was referred to the Finance Committee. County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes reported the finance committee transferred $250,000.00 as Exhibit 7A

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Marcott to dispense with the reading of the claims report and to approve it as approved by the Claims Committee. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Reappoint David Powell to serve as a trustee of the Bushnell Fire Protection District beginning May 1, 2022 and ending April 30, 2025. Motion carried on a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2230-99. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Calvert to approve Resolution Request for Transportation Sales Tax Funds to Mill & Resurface County Roads. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Seal Coating McDonough County Highways. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Melvin to approve the Employment Agreement for McDonough County Highway Engineer. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the Resolution Certifying Names to Take the Examination for County Engineer. Motion carried on a voice vote as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Board Member Clark to Accept Polling Locations for 2022- 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 17

Approval of Elected Officials Salaries was postponed due to recent legislation.

EXHIBIT 18

Vice Chair Cox informed the Board that RFQs have been sent out for ARPA. Member Hiel discussed what direction we would like to go.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, Roll be called and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member McGrew made the motion which was seconded by Board Member Dixon. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas and 1 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2022-04-20%20Board.pdf

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